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Fulbright Association Inc

EIN 52-1821935 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION IS TO ENGAGE, SERVE, AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND GROWING NETWORK DEDICATED TO THE FULBRIGHT PRINCIPLE OF COOPERATION THROUGH MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING. THE VISION IS A PEACEFUL AND COOPERATIVE WORLD ADVANCED THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
33.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
6
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$163,352, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $474,432 spent. CHAPTERS - THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS 55 ACTIVE CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES ORGANIZED AND OPERATED BY FULBRIGHT ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS. CHAPTERS RECEIVE FUNDS AND GUIDANCE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PLAN OUTREACH, ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING ACTIVITIES THAT SERVE VISITING FULBRIGHT GRANTEES, FULBRIGHT ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN THEIR AREAS.
  2. $294,422 spent. THE J.W. FULBRIGHT PRIZE IS AN AWARD GIVEN ANNUALLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS MADE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD BRINGING PEOPLES, CULTURES, OR NATIONS TO GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS.
  3. $224,265 spent. THE FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE THAT HIGHLIGHTS ACADEMIC RESEARCH, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND CHAPTER AWARDS.
  4. $90,968 spent. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
  5. $67,358 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
  6. $23,760 spent. ADVOCACY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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